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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act Three, Scene One who talks in private?
(a) Clitandre and Basque.
(b) Basque and Acaste.
(c) Clitandre and Acaste.
(d) Clitandre and Celimene.

2. Why does Celimene re-enter the room?
(a) She is becoming bored.
(b) Someone calls her name.
(c) She hears someone at the door.
(d) She does not like other talking in private.

3. Who are the primary characters in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Philinte and Oronte.
(b) Oronte and Eliante.
(c) Oronte and Alceste.
(d) Philinte and Eliante.

4. What is the significance of a new character in Act One, Scene Two?
(a) He is a new suitor of Celimenes.
(b) He is a famous artist.
(c) He is the true husband of Celimenes.
(d) He is an officer.

5. How does Alceste feel about the friendship?
(a) They are quickly best friends.
(b) It is good.
(c) It needs time to grow.
(d) It never works.

Short Answer Questions

1. As it appears, how does Célimène string along her suitors?

2. Whom does Célimène ask to entertain Arsinoé?

3. As Act 3, Scene 1 opens, who does Clitandre ask if they are content?

4. Which word best describes Act 3, Scene 2?

5. What word best describes Moliere's possible reason for having Alceste's visitor dressed as he is?

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